Standing Hip Stretch

This standing hip stretch also tones and tightens your abs, glutes, and back. Don't be afraid to grab a chair for balance if you start to feel off-kilter while balancing on one leg.

Standing up straight, place your right ankle on your lower left thigh, and extend your arms overhead so they form a V. (If unable to keep your balance, place your hands on the back of a chair.)

Bend your left leg, sitting back as far as comfortable. Press your right knee toward the floor, feeling the stretch in your right hip and thigh. Hold for 20 seconds, rise to the starting position, and repeat on the other side. To get a deeper stretch, lean forward from your hips, and press your buttocks back. Do two stretches on each side.

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